Meaning
Multitude is a noun that means a very large number of people, things, or ideas. It can also refer to “the masses” or “the common people.”
Grammar and Usage
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Part of speech: Noun (countable/uncountable, often used in the singular with a plural meaning).
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Typical structure:
- a multitude of + plural noun → “a great many”
- the multitude → “the general public; ordinary people”
Examples:
- A multitude of problems (many problems).
- He addressed the multitude (the crowd/people).
Common Phrases
- a multitude of choices – many options
- the silent multitude – the common people who do not speak up
- multitude of reasons – many different reasons
Collocations
- a multitude of problems/issues
- a multitude of ideas
- the multitude gathered
- address the multitude
Examples
- A multitude of stars filled the night sky.
- The new software can handle a multitude of tasks simultaneously.
- He faced a multitude of challenges when starting his business.
- A multitude of fans gathered outside the stadium.
- The teacher provided a multitude of examples to clarify the lesson.
- The politician tried to appeal to the multitude with simple slogans.
- Technology has brought a multitude of opportunities and risks.
- The multitude cheered as the parade passed by.
Synonyms or Related
- crowd
- host
- horde
- mass
- swarm
- throng
Antonym
- handful
- scarcity
- few
- minority